Intro: C F C
verse 1:
G
"Oh, then tell me Sean O'Farrell, tell me why you hurry so?"
F C F C
"Hush me bhuachaill, hush and listen" and his cheeks were all aglow
G
"I bear orders from the captain, get you ready quick and soon
F C F C
For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon"
By the rising of the moon
G
By the rising of the moon
F C
For the pikes must be together
F C
By the rising of the moon
verse 2:
G
"Oh, then tell me Sean O'Farrell, where the gathering is to be"
F C F C
"In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me
G
One word more for signal token, whistle out the marching tune
F C F C
With your pike upon your shoulder by the rising of the moon"
By the rising of the moon
G
By the rising of the moon
F C
For the pikes must be together
F C
By the rising of the moon
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